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N446 ABU

1996 Ford Escort Van

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,734 mi
Last recorded68,734 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN446 ABU
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2009 68,734 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 62,031 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 62,031 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 64,515 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 39,821 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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N446 ABU is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.6% with a typical mileage of 45,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N446 ABU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N446 ABU registered?

N446 ABU is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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